Continuous Cables: An Exploration of Knitted Cabled Knots, Rings, Swirls, and Curlicues (Hardcover)

by Melissa Leapman (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review
In her follow-up to Cables Untangled, Leapman explores the knitted closed-ring cable in great detail. Her friendly style and detailed instructions make cable knitting accessible and easy to understand, and her explanation of the often-daunting symbols knitters find on charts for knitted cables is excellent. The patterns explore the variety of closed-ring cables and range from small, simple starter projects (a hat and a pillow) to intricate showpieces (a sampler afghan). The illustrated stitch dictionary alone is worth the price—the patterns and detailed how-tos add to the value. An essential purchase.

—Library Journal

Product Description
Mention the phrase “cable knitting,” and most people—knitters and non-knitters alike—envision textured ropes, twists, and braids winding up knitted fabrics. But did you know that knitters can also create circular, closed-ring shapes with cables? Just imagine: curlicues, rings, swirls, knots—even intricate Celtic-inspired motifs—all richly embossed on knits!

In Continuous Cables, expert knitwear designer Melissa Leapman goes beyond the traditional, ordinary cables explored in her first book, Cables Untangled, providing knitters with an original collection of projects and stitch patterns featuring beautiful, closed-ring cables.

Complex-looking cables aren’t as hard as they look, and in Continuous Cables, Leapman breaks them down into all of their component parts. The all-new patterns are versatile and sophisticated, and the directions are clear and accessible. Leapman walks knitters through projects that include everything from starter projects (Simple Pillow, Simple Hat) and home accents (Fireside Afghan, Stowe Cabin Throw Rug), to clothing for women (Sage Tunic, Honeysuckle Sleeveless Shell), and gifts for friends and family (Baby Blocks, Man’s Entwined Circles Pullover).

But Continuous Cables isn’t merely a source for 20 fun patterns—it also features more than 80 original individual stitch patterns, most designed just for this book. With a primer on basics, a useful yarn choice and substitution section, resource guide, and a stitch dictionary of closed-ring cable patterns, Continuous Cables is a must-have reference for any cable knitter’s growing library.

Endless cables, infinite possibilities!

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Potter Craft; 1 edition (October 7, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0307346870
• ISBN-13: 978-0307346872
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #36,411 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great range of creative styles and original cables, October 12, 2008

By	Jocelyng (California) - See all my reviews

I love Cables Untangled, and this book is even better - the cables are amazing and really different. As always with Melissa's books, the instructions are very clear and easily understood. I can't wait to make the hoodie on the cover and the man's pattern on the back cover is one of the nicest patterns for a guy that I have ever seen. The stitch dictionary in the back will be a great resource. Those cables are really something.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Variety of Designs, Lovely cables, October 14, 2008

By	Greg Iles Fan (Minnesota) - See all my reviews

Continuous Cables: An Exploration of Knitted Cabled Knots, Rings, Swirls, and Curlicues
I have just received this book this afternoon, and have only read through it, no projects yet.
There are some lovely unique patterns, from easy to advanced, including some gorgeous pillows and throws.
The instructions look very clear, and the last half of the book is a cable stitch dictionary, which has some brand new cables which I have not seen before.
This is a big, glossy book, with some outstanding sweater patterns, including the hoodie on the cover, a little something nice called the Swirl Pullover, and a beautiful man's sweater called Tweed Boyfriend sweater, which may be for this girlfriend instead, as these men's patterns are unisex. These are the things I plan to make, there are some patterns here that I am not crazy about, but that is my personal taste.
Melissa Leapman has included ample instructions for newcomers trying cables for the first time, as well as more difficult work for more experienced knitters. Give it a try if it is something new for you, this is an excellent place to start. The book is well laid out and looks to me like it has something for everyone, and should have very wide appeal.
I don't think you can go wrong with this book, you are sure to find a lot to like.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Love the book, but there are some mistakes..., December 23, 2008

By	pc6 "pc6" (Durham, NC USA) - See all my reviews

I received this book for Xmas, and was so excited that I opened it early and immediately started knitting. I love the patterns and am incredibly happy with my new, closed circle cabled hat. Only one thing prevents me from giving this book 5 stars.

I'm relatively new to knitting, so when I first spotted the mistake, I thought that perhaps I was simply misunderstanding the pattern. Closer examination proved that I was right. In the pattern chart, there is a symbol with three prongs facing downward on the left, upward on the right. The only "matching" symbol in the key on the same page is one with the prongs facing upward on the left, upward on the right. I was able to figure out what was going on by going to the master key in the front of the book, but was disappointed by the poor proofing.

Carefully double check all of the symbols in each chart and match them against the symbols in the master key before you pick up your needles.